Month: February 2015

02 22 Luke 12.35-59 When we know someone is coming to visit, we do all we can to prepare ahead of time before their arrival.  We want everything to be as neat and presentable as possible.  Sometimes we start days before their coming to get everything done.  Why is it that so many people think they can wait until the very last possible moment to prepare for the Lord’s return.  In our passage today Jesus uses a series of stories to exhort us to readiness because we don’t know when He will return.  We prepare for His arrival by being saved and then by being sanctified – each day becoming more like the Lord in our character.  Are you ready?  He is coming – what if it were today?

02 15 Luke 12 13-34 There are really only two pursuits in life: earthly and eternal.  Jesus is asked to arbitrate in a dispute between two brothers over inheritance.  If they had looked at the Law it would have been very evident what they were to do.  Instead of addressing the issue of inheritance, Jesus proceeded to get at the real heart of the matter and talk about two besetting sins: avarice (greed) and anxiety.  If we pursue after things, it naturally leads to anxiety.  Jesus then reminds us of two important truths.  Seek first the kingdom of God and where our treasure is that is where our heart will also be.  The best pursuit is to seek after the Lord because He knows what we need and will provide if for us.  What are you pursuing today?

02 08 Luke 12.1-12 – Jesus begins to teach the disciples more urgently in order to prepare them for what was ahead.  They could expect persecution and they needed to be ready.  Most importantly, they needed to be prepared for heaven.  He is the only way.  Are you ready?

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02 01 Luke 11.37-54 Jesus minced no words when it came to the religious establishment, yet what He said, while true, was meant more than just condemnation.  It was a call for conviction and change in the heart.  We should take heed to Jesus’ words in this passage otherwise we might just be a hypocrite if…